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About

Blackheath ward is situated in the southeast of the Lewisham borough. It is largely defined by its extensive, historic heathland, a significant area of open grassland and woodland. This common land is a central feature for recreation. The residential areas surrounding the heath consist primarily of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, contributing to a consistent architectural character. The local economy includes a mix of independent shops and restaurants clustered near the village centre.

The ward is notably home to the Royal Standard pub, a landmark dating back to the 17th century. The heath itself hosts large-scale events, including annual bonfire night displays. Transport connections are provided by the mainline railway station at Blackheath. The area also contains several well-regarded state primary and secondary schools. Allotment gardens are a common sight along the edges of the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Blackheath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath is £79,656 per year. There are 6 schools in Blackheath: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Blackheath is home to around 16,429 people, with a population density of about 6,736.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Population
16,429
Population density
6,736 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.48(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.49(+41%)
Shoplifting
20.76(+105%)
Public order
17.83(+168%)
Other theft
14.97(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,608
46.3%
Other White
2,280
13.88%
African
1,362
8.29%
Caribbean
1,146
6.97%
Other
502
3.06%
Total population: 16,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,927
58.2%
No qualifications
1,635
12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,575
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
8.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 13,620

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,157
29.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,654
22.4%
Owns outright
1,224
16.57%
Social rents from council
1,195
16.18%
Other social rented
858
11.62%
Total households: 7,385

Property prices in Blackheath

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £485,312 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,850 up to £10,515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£1,775,000
Flats125£444,000
Semi-Detached11£1,300,000
Terraced34£883,500

10 years median price trend in Blackheath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

All postcodes in Blackheath

SE30XQ

St Josephs Vale

SE39HQ

Lee Park

SE108GE

Larkwood Avenue

SE135DN

Belmont Hill

SE135SG

Lee Church Street

SE137EL

Lewisham Hill

SE137EQ

St Austell Road

SE135AS

Granville Grove

SE135DF

Quentin Road

SE30QT

The Orchard

SE39HU

Lee Park

SE108HF

Whitebeam Way

SE135DX

Belmont Hill

SE135ED

Blessington Close

SE135NZ

Freshfield Close

SE30QP

Orchard Drive

SE30SL

Pond Road

SE39HX

Shearman Road

SE108BF

Dartmouth Row

SE135DD

Dacre Park

SE137QB

Lewisham Road

SE30BP

Tranquil Vale

SE30TA

Montpelier Vale

SE135SW

Dacre Park

SE39HN

Shearman Road

SE39TJ

Drewery Court

SE135BH

Belmont Park Close

SE135DS

Belmont Park

SE135FF

Lee High Road

SE135RR

Callaghan Close

SE137EJ

Lewisham Hill

SE30BS

Tranquil Vale

SE30DD

Blackheath Grove

SE30RW

Montpelier Row

SE33EN

Blackheath Grove

SE108GH

Beechwood Place

SE135BZ

Dacre Park

SE135PR

Lee High Road

SE137DW

Granville Park

SE137PX

Windmill Close

SE30DH

Blackheath Grove

SE108AY

Blackheath Hill

SE108EP

Blackheath Hill

SE30SE

Pond Road

SE30TR

Southvale Road

SE108AR

Dartmouth Grove

SE108GZ

Parkside Avenue

SE135SB

Boone Street

SE30UX

Pagoda Gardens

SE33FJ

Blackheath Grove

SE128RU

Lee High Road

SE135DL

Lee Terrace

SE135LF

Lee High Road

SE135LG

Marischal Road

SE137NU

Macauley Mews

SE39HZ

Lee Park

SE39LF

Independents Road

SE108AZ

Allison Close

SE137PB

Lewisham Hill

SE30XX

St Joseph's Vale

SE135LD

Lee High Road

SE137PT

Oppenheim Road

SE33GA

Blackheath

SE39LW

Lawn Terrace

SE39TA

Lee Terrace

SE137NS

Morden Lane

SE39TE

Lee Terrace

SE135PE

Lee High Road

SE137ET

Yeats Close

SE137PF

Eliot Park

SE30UU

Eliot Vale

SE30XA

Hurren Close

SE108AG

Blackheath Hill

SE135FA

Atlas Mews

SE137NN

Morden Hill

SE137PD

Lewisham Hill

SE39HF

Lee Park

SE39HH

Lee Park

SE108GJ

Beechwood Place

SE137BH

Blackheath

SE108LU

Juniper Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.